United Kingdom Trade Partnerships Programme (UKTP)

Latin America and The Caribbean

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Résumé

Implemented from 3 June 2019 to 31 March 2023, ITC’s UKTP Programme works with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries to increase exports to the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU).

The programme partners with government agencies, business support institutions, industry associations and the private sector to improve trade and economic outcomes through better use of Economic Partnership Agreements including taking advantage of duty free and quota free access. It is funded by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The programme is a unique platform to drive economic recovery following the COVID-19 health crisis by leveraging market intelligence, working with targeted sectors and institutions and facilitating export linkages. By supporting producers, UKTP is driving higher value at origin for producers and exporters, building new connections between local producers and global consumers and creating quality jobs in ACP countries especially for women and youth.

Partenaires

Organisme de financement

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the UK

Objectifs de développement durable

This project contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals, as defined by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Projets

Non-ODA: UK Trade Partnerships Programme

The United Kingdom Trade Partnerships (UKTP) Programme aims to increase trade from African

Fiji: UK Trade Partnership Programme

Ginger farming in Fiji ranges from family businesses at the village level through to large

Madagascar: UK Trade Partnerships Programme

Working with small and medium sized enterprises and cooperatives in the textile and

Trade Intelligence: UK Trade Partnerships Programme

ITC’s trade and market intelligence interventions in the 24 UK Trade Partnerships

Comoros: UK Trade Partnerships Programme

ITC through UK Trade Partnerships Programme has identified potential growth along the

Cameroon: UK Trade Partnerships Programme

ITC through the UK Trade Partnerships Programme in Cameroon is working with small and

Côte D’Ivoire: UK Trade Partnerships Programme

In a fast-growing economy, diversification of exports helps build new trade opportunities

Ghana: UK Trade Partnerships Programme

ITC’s UK Trade Partnerships Programme in Ghana is working with local trade partners to

PNG: UK Trade Partnerships Programme

In the highlands of Papua New Guinea, farmers grow unique and flavour some coffee beans

Context

Impacting Lives Through Trade

The UKTP programme is changing lives and livelihoods for growers, producers and artists in nine countries across three continents. From coffee producers in the highlands of Papua New Guinea to the Penja pepper farmers in Cote d’Ivoire, exporters and their business support organisations have gained new access to international markets through the better understanding of Economic Partnership Agreements.

Our programme builds capacity through targeted training programmes, real-time access to market intelligence and representation at international trade fairs. With a strong focus on building women-owned businesses, the UKTP Programme has transformed the lives of women and youth in many agricultural, textile, creative arts, and related industries.

With specialty coffee we can build a relationship directly with the roasters who have the same goals as us – to be aware of ethical pricing for our farmers, dealing respectfully with the environment, making sure the person enjoying the coffee gets value for the cup and at the same time the farmer is being fairly compensated.